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The hypostyle hall of the Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel is 18 m (59 ft) long and 16.7 m (55 ft) wide and is supported by eight massive pillars depicting the deified Ramesses linked to the god Osiris. The temple's interior is decorated with engravings showing Ramesses and Nefertari paying homage to the gods and bas-reliefs depicting the Battle of Kadesh in which the Egyptian king fought against the Hittites.
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Raddato, C. (2022, March 15). Abu Simbel, Interior of the Temple of Ramesses II. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15454/abu-simbel-interior-of-the-temple-of-ramesses-ii/
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Raddato, Carole. "Abu Simbel, Interior of the Temple of Ramesses II." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 15 Mar 2022. Web. 21 Feb 2025.
